Nicholls Colonels 17–25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Nicholls Colonels 25–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Nicholls Colonels 17, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 25.

Game summary

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Nicholls Colonels 25–17 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 247.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Collin Guggenheim — 79.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Quincy Brown — 4 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech (-0.230/play) vs Nicholls (-0.391/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nicholls Colonels	2	3	0	6	17
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	12	6	0	9	25

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NICHNicholls Colonels

+2Own EZ

+3OPP 21

OPP EZ

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nicholls
Q1Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
2-0
Safety
Louisiana Tech
Q1TD
JTJack Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-6
Jack Turner — Interception returned for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q1TD
SLSolo Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-12
Jack Turner pass to Solo Lewis for a touchdown (28 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q2TD
MJMarlion Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-18
Blake Baker pass to Marlion Jackson for a touchdown (14 yards)
Nicholls
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
5-18
Field goal good from 38 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
5-21
Field goal good from 24 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
JHJimmy Holiday
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
5-27
Jimmy Holiday rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Nicholls
Q4TD
QBQuincy Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
11-27
Pat McQuaide pass to Quincy Brown for a touchdown (27 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 247.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.49 EPA
Jack Turner (Louisiana Tech) — 92.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -4.43 EPA
Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.35 EPA/play -11.20 EPA

Rushing

Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 79.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Donerio Davenport (Louisiana Tech) — 27.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Marquis Crosby (Louisiana Tech) — 44.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

Quincy Brown (Nicholls) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +1.93 EPA
Marlion Jackson (Louisiana Tech) — 3 rec · 76.0 yds +2.36 EPA
Jay Wilkerson (Louisiana Tech) — 3 rec · 64.0 yds +1.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Baker	Louisiana Tech	25	48.0%	247	1	+0.06	+1.49
Jack Turner	Louisiana Tech	9	44.4%	92	1	-0.49	-4.43
Pat McQuaide	Nicholls	32	31.2%	106	1	-0.35	-11.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nicholls	Louisiana Tech
Plays	61	71
EPA / play	-0.391	-0.230
Total EPA	-23.85	-16.30
Success rate	23.0%	32.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.350	-0.087
Rush EPA / play	-0.436	-0.361
Yards	201	457

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisiana Tech	5	16	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Nicholls	0	0	—	Safety
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	18	-9.09	Touchdown
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	59	+4.94	Pass TD
Q1	Nicholls	11	77	+2.70	Missed FG
Q1	Louisiana Tech	7	38	-0.41	Punt
Q1	Nicholls	2	5	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	6	20	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	1	-3	-5.68	Fumble
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	19	-3.90	Fumble
Q2	Nicholls	3	4	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	2	16	+2.37	Pass TD
Q2	Nicholls	13	26	-3.57	Missed FG
Q2	Louisiana Tech	4	72	-4.27	Interception
Q2	Nicholls	3	0	-1.52	Field goal
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	13	-0.98	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jack Turner — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.07 EPA)
Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Fumble (-5.68 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Blake Baker pass to Jay Wilkerson for 55 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.98 EPA)
Q1 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide pass to Jaylon Spears for 29 yards (3rd & 16) (+4.87 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Blake Baker pass intercepted (-4.52 EPA)
Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide pass to Quincy Brown for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Blake Baker pass to Fred Robertson for 30 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (25–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 247.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech at -0.23 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Nicholls Colonels 17, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 25 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–25.

Where can I find the Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641007.

Who led Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech) led passers with 247.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nicholls Colonels at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.